Because this dignified figure was none other than the branch leader of the Spirit Controller Alliance, Master Wen Renliang.
Even Lin Xiao was somewhat surprised. At this moment, was Wen Renliang actually stepping in to save him?
“Wen Renliang, what do you mean by this?” Feng Shan’s gaze turned cold as he barked at Wen Renliang.
“Elder Feng, this young man possesses limitless potential in spirit control. The Spirit Controller Alliance has claimed him. I ask that Elder Feng, out of respect for me, let him go this once. The Spirit Controller Alliance will compensate the Feng family with spirit pills,” Wen Renliang said with a calm expression.
It was clear that he had already made this decision beforehand; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so composed. After all, he was facing a Martial King-level expert from the Feng family!
This matter would not be resolved so easily.
Witnessing this scene, the onlookers were also stunned. At this critical moment, the deputy leader of the Spirit Controller Alliance was stepping forward to protect someone, even at the risk of offending the Feng family?
“Master Wen Ren, are you joking?” Feng Lanyue couldn’t help but speak up.
“I am not joking. This person is now under the protection of the Spirit Controller Alliance!” Wen Renliang’s resolute attitude shocked everyone.
However, upon reflection, it made sense. After all, Lin Xiao’s talent as a Spirit Controller was truly terrifying. At such a young age, he already possessed such spiritual power and terrifying spiritual energy. In terms of potential, even the first-ranked Spirit Controller, Ye Fenghua, couldn’t compare at his age.
Any branch leader of the Spirit Controller Alliance would be tempted by such talent.
“Hmph, Wen Renliang, you’d better think carefully. Are you willing to let the Spirit Controller Alliance and the Feng family break all ties over this kid?” Feng Shan couldn’t help but roar in anger and threat.
“The Feng family surely wouldn’t want to sever ties with the Spirit Controller Alliance over this. After all, other factions also don’t wish to see the Spirit Controller Alliance harmed. Moreover, the strength of the Spirit Controller Alliance is not much weaker than that of the Feng family,” Wen Renliang replied calmly.
This caused the expressions of Feng Shan and Feng Lanyue to change once again. It was clear that Wen Renliang was also issuing a veiled threat, implying that the Spirit Controller Alliance was not only not weaker than the Feng family but also had strong ties with other major factions.
However, this was indeed the truth.
But that would only be the case if the two factions were to completely sever ties. At this moment, the two of them would not back down over a mere third-rank high-level Spirit Controller.
“The Spirit Controller Alliance—we are well aware of its standing. Master Wen Ren, please do not overestimate the position of the Spirit Controller Alliance. The Feng family’s foundation is far deeper than you imagine. Moreover, I don’t care whether the two factions will break ties or not. Today, this person must die. Uncle Feng, take action!”
Feng Lanyue’s icy gaze fell on Lin Xiao. She inexplicably felt that Lin Xiao posed some kind of threat to her.
“Truly ruthless and thorough, wanting to eliminate the root of the problem. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to eliminate me!” Lin Xiao sneered inwardly, his gaze immediately shifting to a certain spot.
“Hmph, Wen Renliang, even if you are a third-rank high-level Spirit Controller, so what? Under the power of a Martial King, let’s see how long you can hold me off!” Feng Shan coldly shouted, his killing intent surging as he charged forward toward Lin Xiao and the others.
“Is that so?” Just at this moment, a majestic voice erupted like thunder, and the figure of an old man seemed to materialize out of thin air, moving at an unimaginable speed. He suddenly appeared in front of Lin Xiao.
A terrifying Martial尊’s oppressive aura swept forward, enveloping everyone.
All those present felt their hearts tremble. Under this oppressive aura, their legs went weak, and they couldn’t help but feel the urge to kneel.
This aura was too terrifying!
Just the aura alone made it impossible for them to muster any resistance.
Even Feng Shan, a Martial King, couldn’t help but halt his advance, exclaiming in shock, “Martial尊!”
The hearts of the crowd trembled once more. Behind this young man was actually a Martial尊?
No wonder he dared to act so fearlessly!
With a Martial尊 expert backing him, even the Feng family wouldn’t dare to touch him!
Wen Renliang was also secretly shocked. With a Martial尊 expert protecting Lin Xiao, was his intervention unnecessary?
However, upon reflection, his stepping forward for Lin Xiao had already shown his goodwill, which would be of great benefit in winning Lin Xiao over.
But then, an even more shocking scene unfolded.
Another Martial尊’s aura enveloped the crowd, and a black-robed old man descended from the sky, suddenly appearing in everyone’s line of sight.
“Another Martial尊!”
Feng Lanyue and Feng Shan’s expressions changed repeatedly.
The others were also greatly shocked. What was going on? Two Martial尊s had appeared in the Pan family, a mere second-tier force in the empire.
It was important to note that Martial尊s were peak-level experts in the entire empire, few and far between. Usually, not even in a place like Linshui City, but even in the imperial capital, they were rarely seen. Yet now, two had appeared at once.
This was an unprecedented event.
Now, everyone seemed to realize just what kind of colossal force the Pan family had provoked.
At the same time, not only were the onlookers shocked, but even Lin Xiao and Yi Xuanfeng were stunned. They didn’t recognize this person at all. Who would have thought that another Martial尊 was hidden within the Pan family?
However, judging from the aura of this black-robed, black-haired old man, it didn’t seem like he was targeting them?
“Hahaha…” The black-robed old man let out a hearty laugh as he landed in front of Lin Qinglun. His sweeping gaze suddenly focused, and he coldly rebuked, “You dare to treat my disciple like this? Do you all have a death wish?”
